US Bridges

SB I-35 over Over Aband RR

Fair

Franklin County, Iowa · 2.9 Mi. S of SR C47 · Structure no. 000000000602370

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 over Over Aband RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over Over Aband RR in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35
CrossesOver Aband RR
Location2.9 Mi. S of SR C47
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63644, -93.47958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-35 over Over Aband RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-35 over Over Aband RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-35 over Over Aband RR carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 over Over Aband RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 over Over Aband RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.